Add 1/28 and 5/12
1/28 + 5/12 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84 - Add the two like fractions:
3/84 + 35/84 = 3 + 35/84 = 38/84 - 38/84 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 1/28 + 5/12 = 19/42
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